Katachi cover

Katachi

by Takeji Iwamiya

"The word Katachi signifies the essence of Japanese design - the form, symmetry, and workmanship of traditional craft. Embodying the marriage of beauty and functionality that is the key to the Japanese aesthetic, the objects presented in Katachi are made of materials that have played an important role in Japanese life for centuries: Paper, Wood, Bamboo, Fiber, Clay, Metal, and Stone."--BOOK JACKET. "These photographs showcase pieces ranging from exquisite geometric stone carvings and architecturally elegant shoji screens to such humble yet perfectly conceived objects as combs, sandals, takes, and teapots. The essence of craftsmanship, in this case, refers to both the objects and the photographs. Fifty years in the making, Katachi was photographer Takeji Iwamiya's masterwork."--Jacket.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?